House Cross Country
On 20 August, the annual House Cross Country Event took place under cloudy skies, with some rain and chilly temperatures adding to the challenging conditions. Despite the weather, competitors showcased remarkable spirit and determination. The event concluded with the announcement of the AGE Group Champions.
In the girls' categories, Ivy Addison triumphed in the Under 12s, Lucy Thompson in the Under 13s, Ella Lomax in the Under 14s, Poppy Miles in the Under 15s, Jasmine Ruffin in the Under 16s, Lara Smyth in the Under 17s and Sienna Michie in the Under 21s.
For the boys, Jett Fawaz claimed victory in the Under 12s, Ambrose De Gooyer in the Under 13s, Lukah Fawaz in the Under 14s, Levi Addison in the Under 15s, Ayden Fawaz in the Under 16s, Joey Thompson in the Under 17s, and Max Arceo in the Under 21s.
1st - Sambell house on 455 points
2nd - Bass house on 477 points
3rd - Clarke house on 484 points
4th - McHaffie house on 542 points
Lucas Chihotski
AFL Trainee
Melbourne Stars Cricket Clinic
Last Thursday the Grade 4 students were lucky enough to have a visit from some members of the Melbourne Stars. WBBL Star Liv Henry, BBL Star Reiley Mark and other members of the organization ran a clinic, an in-depth Q&A and had some great giveaways. Melbourne Stars General Manager Blair Crouch ran the Q&A, giving students insight into what it was like playing cricket at this level and how to set and achieve your goals. Students were treated to a visit from Melbourne Stars mascot ‘Star Man’ at the end of the session.
Thanks to Melbourne Stars for bringing such a fun and interactive session out to our school.
Matt Jackson
PE Teacher
SEISA Sport Indigenous Round
SEISA Senior and Intermediate Round 4 saw our schools come together to celebrate our inaugural Indigenous Round. Each school marked this round with ceremonies at the beginning of games, with the aim to share the history, culture and traditions of the Indigenous communities of our areas, and to promote reconciliation within SEISA.
Year 11 students Kate Thornborrow and Tyler Duell welcomed our visiting schools last Thursday with the College's Acknowledgement, with Marnie Banks and Sophie Gurr holding up the 'Be Brave Make Change' banner.
Mia, our incredible gymnast
After participating in recreational gymnastics in both the UK and China, Year 8 student Mia Tillotson joined the Phillip Island YMCA competitive Gymstar team in 2020. Unfortunately, like most other sports and activities, COVID halted all external competitions for both the 2020 and the 2021 seasons. From 2022, Mia has participated in four competitions per year against gymnasts from across Victoria. She has achieved numerous individual apparatus awards as well as team awards. Like many modern day gymnasts, Mia's strengths lie in her power, with vault and floor being her two best apparatus.
Two weeks ago, Mia took part in her second competition for this season at Cheltenham Youth Club. This incredibly popular event proved to be quite a challenging competition, however the Phillip Island YMCA still managed to come away with 2nd place overall as a team, and Mia was also awarded 2nd place individually on Floor.
Congratulations Mia!
Anna Paterson
MTB Academy Fundraiser
All Newhaven College families are invited to attend the MTB Academy Mountain Biking Fundraising ride this Saturday 31 August, 10am-2pm.
Entry is $30 per rider, with a sausage sizzle and drinks available on the day.Tickets for the MTB Academy Fundraising Raffle are only $10 for an incredible Hamper worth $1,400.
Tickets are for sale at the event on Saturday and from the Newhaven College main reception until Friday afternoon.
